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Springdale man arrested after alleged involvement in armed disturbance

By Ray KingA Springdale man was arrested last week after he was allegedly involved in an armed disturbance at a convenience store.Darren Brock, 31, was taken into custody after police responded to the disturbance at the Exxon gas station on West 28th Avenue at... Read More.

Barbaree discusses teacher certifications

Friday, May 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff School District is making a concerted effort to improve its teaching staff by ensuring that every teacher is state certified.Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked about that effort, particularly since some current teachers, who... Read More.

Representative from Area Agency on Aging talks advocating for elderly

Thursday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and Leslie Dorn of the United Way was joined by Brenda Brown and Laurel Bland of the Area Agency on Aging who talked about their work advocating for the elderly.Brown said this about the work.Brown said... Read More.

GFPB announces Go-Kart Track gets go ahead

Thursday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the Urban Renewal Board voted to accept a contract with Amusement Products of Chattanooga, Tenn. To design and build the go-cart track on the site of the former Admiral Benbow Inn on East Harding Avenue.According to a press release, the project was... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Barbaree discusses plans for 2023-24 school year

Thursday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff School District is currently under the control of the State Department of Education but over the past few months, work has begun to return the district to local control.Part of that work was the appointment of a “limited authority” school board... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Spokewoman discusses fire at construction of specialty hospital

Wednesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

A fire of as yet unknown origin has temporarily halted construction on the new Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital at White Hall.The fire was reported at about 4:30 p.m. and Jefferson Regional spokeswoman Wendy Talbot said Wednesday that there were no serious injuries as a... Read More.

Bond set for three men accused of stealing copper wire from AT&T

Wednesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingThree men were arrested Monday in connection with the theft of copper wire belonging to AT&T.During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West identified the three as Dusty Joles, 19, Terry Davis, 24, and Derick Green, 22, all of Pine Bluff.Reading... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man on parole allegedly in possession of loaded firearm

Wednesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole after police found him in possession of a loaded handgun.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Spencer Quarles,... Read More.

URA holds first meeting since GFPB tax election; Approves several project requests

Tuesday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Tuesday, the City of Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its first meeting since the Go Forward Pine Bluff Tax election and Executive Director Chandra Griffin started the session by responding to concerns about URA regarding transparency.Once the meeting began, The board discussed the... Read More.

Two Arkansas teens killed after being struck by train while walking on tracks

Tuesday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — Two teenagers have died after being struck by a train while walking on the tracks near a park in a central Arkansas town. Liam Harrison and Charlie Elliott, both 16, died in Cabot on Saturday evening, police told local news outlets. Officers... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge Earnest talks potential new industry

Friday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest on Friday said there may be a solution to some of the country’s economic woes on the horizon.Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Earnest explained what he was talking about.Morning show host Greg Horne said that the... Read More.

SEARK announces beginning of registration

Friday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Registration begins Monday for classes at Southeast Arkansas College, according to Lynette Bloomberg.Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, she said this.Bloomberg said prospective students can start registering at 9 a.m.